Use and Care Manual

Before Operating Earth Auger

Important Safety Information

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While Operating Earth Auger

DANGER

1. Contact your local utility company in order to locate underground electrical lines or pipes prior to using this product.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death and possible damage to equipment or property.

2. The auger engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an orderless and potentially deadly gas. Never start or run the

auger inside an enclosed area or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

WARNING

Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.

1. Avoid Dangerous Environments

a. Do not operate Earth Auger while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.

b. Do not operate Earth Auger when you are tired.

c. Do not use this Earth Auger if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.

2. Inspect Earth Auger for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace any

damaged parts.

3. The handles must be mounted in accordance with the Operators Manual.

4. Never use this Earth Auger with other accessories not specifically designed for use with this product.

5. Dress properly when operating Earth Auger.

a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.

b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the Earth Auger.

c. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

6. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

7. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

8. Always wear hearing protection, which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.

9. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Earth Auger is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

10. Auger blades and drilling points are sharp. Avoid contact with the auger blades and drilling points while installing auger

bit, starting or transporting the unit.

CAUTION

Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage

in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use in cold weather

has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool

and seek medical attention.

WARNING

1. Maintain a firm grip on the handles with both hands while using the auger. Keep the auger bit away from your body

and below waist level.

2. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.

3. Do not operate Earth Auger if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.

4. Only well instructed adults should operate Earth Auger. Never allow children to operate Earth Auger.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EARTH AUGER.